Psoriasis Special Focus – JDD August Highlights and Editor Picks
August JDD Cover Image PsoriasisHave you received your August issue of the JDD yet?  This month's issue contains a special focus on Psoriasis, as August is Psoriasis Awareness Month!  Below are the issue highlights and Editor Picks for the August issue of JDD! In Long-Term Efficacy of Guselkumab for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: Results from the Phase 3 VOYAGE 1 Trial Through Two Years, high levels of effi …
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It’s Pop Quiz Friday 8/10! Let’s see if you get it right!
Violaceous ErythemaWhich of the following is the most appropriate test to order in the initial workup of this condition?   A) Arteriobrachial index B) Ultrasound of ovaries C) Sinus endoscopy D) Fasting lipid panel E) Thyroid panel To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.   Brought to you by our Brand Partner   …
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Melasma and PIH – Disorders of Hyperpigmentation
Melasma DesaiDuring his talk at the 2018 Skin of Color Seminar Series (now known as the Skin of Color Update), Dr. Seemal Desai discussed the treatment of melasma with a particular emphasis on new and emerging therapies. Dr. Bridget Kaufman, onsite correspondent for the meeting, shares highlights directly from the talk.  *Clinical pearls* from this session are bolded, underlined, and marked with asterisks. …
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ODAC 2019: 3 Reasons Why You Should Attend
NS_ODACNow in its 16thyear, ODAC Dermatology Aesthetic & Surgical Conference remains one of the must-attend annual CME events for physicians in the dermatology field. Founded in 2003 by dermatology pioneer, Dr. Perry Robins and led by some of the most renown experts in dermatology, including Dr. James Spences, Dr. Joel Cohen, Dr. Susan Weinkle, and Dr. Adam Friedman, ODAC offers the perfect blend of …
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Psoriasis in Skin of Color: Are there differences in Presentation and Treatment?
Psoriasis skin of colorWhile previously thought to be a rare diagnosis in non-white racial ethnic groups, more recent data has shown that psoriasis in patients with skin of color is much more common than was once thought. Dr. Andrew Alexis spoke during the Skin of Color Seminar Series (now Skin of Color Update) in New York City on May 5th, 2018 on this condition and on the important differences in clinical characteristi …
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